2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Signum (173 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Opel Signum (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Rio | Signum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
